Howards foray into union rally was no accident
Contributed by Joe Montero Former Prime Minister John Howard’s walks into a Sydney rally of union members and it’s an accident. Hardly.
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Melbournians march for working conditions
Contributed by Joe Montero Today’s Melbourne union rally against the Turnbull government’s war on workers was a massive success.
WorkChoices architect now shaping WorkChoices2
Contributed by Jim Hayes One of the key architects of the Howard government’s WorckChoices is now a senior adviser, to the prime minister on employment…
Cuts to penalty rates may launch a new battle for rights and work
Editorial comment Yesterday, the Fair Work Commission decided to cut penalty rates for hospitality, restaurant, fast food, retail and pharmacy workers.
Raising wages is good for the economy and society
Contributed by Joe Montero On the day when the Fair Work Commission is to hand down its decision on penalty rates,
